Let's Get Motivated!

By Kevin J Houston

What's your motivation? What's keeps you going when you sometimes do not feeling like continuing on? Do you have a goal you want to accomplish? Are you trying to impress a love one? Are you motivated for health reasons? Well, whatever your motivation is, let's get motivated and let stay motivated.

Motivated people get things done. Motivated people do not procrastinate or hesitate when it comes time to do something. Motivated people are successful people and successful people are motivated people. You will never achieve success if you are not motivated. A person's desire to be successful is their motivation. Money could be your motivation, fame could be your motivation or even wanting to help other people could be a motivation for you.

I believe that there is something that motivates everyone to do something whether it is a negative or a positive motivator. Positive motivation is what yields positive results and a positive lifestyle.

Self motivation is your ability to satisfy your desires or goals without having to be influence by someone else. Self motivation to me is the key to a healthy and successful life. Self motivation puts you in control. You do not have to wait on someone to get moving or get going. You encourage and motivate yourself. Self-motivation along with self-esteem is what leads to self-improvement. Self motivation helps you build your confidence in yourself. Self motivated people are the leaders of the pack. Self motivated people run and own the companies your work for and buy from. Self motivated people do not make excuses they make the rules you live by.

Now whether you need a little push to get going or not, that does not matter. What matters is that you get moving and doing something productive in life. Motivated people live longer, healthier and successful lives than procrastinators and complainers. "So let's get motivated and stop complaining!"

Kevin J Houston
"Motivating and Encouraging People For Life"

http://www.kevinjhouston.com
Blog: http://www.kevinjhouston.com/weblog

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How Can I Save Money on Airfare and Expenses - Top 3 Coolest Ways to Travel Cheap

By Terrie Bryan

Well, the vacation season is fast approaching and even though the economy is not great we all need a holiday every now and then! But it sure would be nice to save money on airfare and other vacation expenses, wouldn't it?

Here are 3 excellent ways for you to travel cheap:

1. Attend a time share presentation. Yes, I can hear your gasp of dismay as you read this and wonder if I've gone 'round the bend. Nope! This is a tried and true method for obtaining cheap or free theme park tickets, airline fares, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, and all sorts of things. Many of my family members use this method several times a year, and so I have become a believer in it. It works! Here's the secret though, you MUST set a time limit when you arrive. Tell them how long you will stay to listen, and then politely listen to their spiel. Also make it very clear up front what you will receive at the end of the presentation. At the end, very courteously and very firmly tell them no thank you, and collect your free tickets.

2. Sign up for all of the frequent flyer/sleeper/cruiser deals you can find. Most people sign up for one and then either forget about it or just never bother to use it. Airlines hand out frequent flyer miles willy nilly, and most people don't realize hotels and cruise lines also reward their frequent customers. In fact they love them! So drop your name in the hat for every one of these programs you can find, and you'll find you can save a lot of money on airfare, cruises, and hotel. It is a super method to travel cheap every time.

3. Pay attention to sales ads you receive in the regular mail and in email. Most of them are junk, so toss them out, but once in a while you'll receive a real legitimate offer of a discount or freebie for a cruise or flight. Sure, there might be a catch (usually is) but it's normally just that they want you to try a product or listen to a presentation. If it's another spiel, just use the tips you employed for the time share up above, and you'll walk away with some great savings.

To find out how the travel agents can get the lowest airline fares (and how you can too), all you need to do is click here!

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You Are a Gift to the Universe!

I was recently introduced as a keynote speaker at an event. They read my bio and I was amazed at all the things they said I was. Then I approached the podium and only half-jokingly asked, "Who was that person they were describing just now?"

Throughout life we play many roles as Shakespeare so eloquently describes in his play, As You Like It: "All the world's a stage and all the men & women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances. And one man in his time plays many parts...."

When we view the world as a stage (play) or movie, we are able to step back and become the observer. With all this to consider, it's no wonder we become confused as to who we are. Are we all these things that we do? Maybe not, but they are a part of who we are.

YOU ARE POWERFUL!

We realize we have power to shape the world as we would like it through our self-expression. We are constantly expressing ourselves. Self-expression comes from our attitude, mood or state-of-mind and then shows in our external appearance.. Much of it is unconsciously portrayed through our actions. When we recognize and embrace our true power, our world changes. Everyone has access to wisdom and has the strength they need to express it. Who are you?

YOU ARE A SOUL WITH A DIVINE PURPOSE!

Eventually, people ask, What is my purpose on Earth? Why am I here? What's this life for? & so on. Many times these questions may be answered with more questions: What makes your heart sing? What did you love to do when you were a child? The answers, which only you can give, may be very simple. And may be the clue to the following statement:

YOU ARE A GIFT TO THE UNIVERSE!

We are all born with gifts inside us. Part of our purpose is to express and share our gifts with others. We receive gifts from the Universe (God, Spirit, Source...) and we give back by sharing with others. Sometimes, if we are not expressing ourselves from an early age (like the child prodigy?) or are stifled in childhood by various experiences, we may have many, many gifts lying dormant inside of us! How many times have we heard about "late bloomers" who began writing, painting, etc. later in life? It's common now for people to change careers several times throughout their lives.

So, look inside yourself and discover the beauty within. You are so much more than you give yourselves credit for. We all are. We have so many gifts to give, so many blessings to share. So go forward and shine your light. Be the change you want to see and most important of all, be who you really are!

Michelle Starkey is an author, artist and humanitarian. Her first book, a book of affirmations for children entitled, Do You Know Who You Are? was released on October 18, 2007. A beautiful combination of inspirational sayings and animal paintings, it's sure to delight children of all ages, including the child within.

Her second book, a parenting book entitled, Do You Know Who Your Children Are? was released in April 2008. It is a timely inspection of the problems parents are facing today with their children's behavior and the tips for resolving the issues, including parents working on their own behavior. This self-discovery guide will help parents realize the many gifts children bring into their lives. Her goal is to assist in human development, helping others achieve their greatest potential. One way she accomplishes this is by helping people get in touch with their inner selves and remember who they are!

http://www.michellestarkey.com/

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Developing the Self Esteem

We should always boost up our self esteem. This is because our lives are filled with various kinds of events which affects our emotions. In any circumstances, for example failure in exam or a breaking marriage can affect one's self esteem. Your own will power helps you in building your self esteem. This requires confidence and to develop it you just have to know in the first place in which particular area you lack self esteem. It can be in study, love affair, or in any other area.

For this you have to maintain records of your progress at regular intervals. Positive thinking is of great help in this matter. A positive approach towards life can improve the self esteem remarkably. Whatever situations you might be in; always feeling good always helps. This will also lift up your confidence. When you are introduced to someone for the first time,directly look into their eyes. This brings about significant changes in the way you interact with him or her in the future.

Be friendly when you are getting acquainted and just think that this person is good and will be important for you. Gradually, this will create a confidence in you and will help to establish your self esteem. Remember to count on the listening power. The act of properly listening will help you in the long run and is a good habit that should be developed. Listen to the speaker with attention.

Respond to people who speak to you by smiling, nodding or simply saying things such as, "ok", "oh yes" or "that's awesome". It takes time to improve self confidence but it is worth doing. Give respect in order to get respect. Some people are very sensitive. Deal with them carefully and see that they are not criticized or offended in any manner. You can also counsel for advices on self esteem from your colleagues, family, friends, and mentors or people whom you respect and trust.

Pankaj Mistry is a freelance professional copywriter and content developer. He has won couple of awards for his concepts and themes for various topics. You can contact him at: artystry@hotmail.com

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Changing Your Mindsets to Make Changes in Your Personal Life

It is simple. If you want to make changes in your personal life you have to change the way you think.

It has often been said, "It is all in the mind!" That statement is absolutely correct.

It is difficult to change unless you are ready to accept changes.

Changes are only easy to accept when you are mentally prepared for the consequences.

Unless that 'state of readiness' is achieved it is hard to change.

The following points will help us appreciate this argument.

It is important to have then desire to learn new things.

My parents are witnesses to many changes in their lifetime.

They used to solely listen to the radio before the advent of TV.

They have witnessed all the different generations of TVs, cameras, and music systems.

They used to write letters as young adults.

Now they try to learn what the new Iphone can do, what the new iPod shuffle can do, what is a Roomba, how does the G.P.S. work, which is the best gaming console, and why do I, their daughter, enjoy all these new 'toys'.

They love to write emails and can easily chat on Yahoo Messenger.

I shudder to imagine how their lives would be had they not adopted all the changes and decided one fine morning that they were comfortable with what they were doing.

They are willing to accept changes only because they have an open mind and unlike many of their friends, they 'want to learn'.

Learning is easy when you want to. It is harder to teach a concept to someone who is simply not interested.

Similarly it is relatively difficult to convey a message to someone who is not even paying attention to what you are saying.

Apply this to yourself and learn to accept change in your life.

Identify areas where you think it is harder for you to cope with changes.

Write them down in a personal log or make a mental note and then try to improve yourself.

Many studies have proven that people who make planned efforts to learn have been more successful than others who want to learn in a random, unsystematic way.

Learn to be amoebic.

If you have a chance to listen to a good speaker taking a class on 'Change Management', notice that s/he will always mention that organizations have to be amoebic.

The word 'Amoeba' was derived from the Greek, meaning "to change".

An Amoeba is a unicellular protozoan organism which moves by continually changing its body shape and forming extensions called pseudo pods (false feet).

It can live almost anywhere because of its simple structure and changing body.

The idea of an Amoeba that can change so easily has always stuck with me and I continuously try to be like one.

It is not only relevant to organizations but also to people.

We must be amoebic and change as and when required.

We all see good times and rough times in our personal lives.

All new situations demand something different from us.

We cannot play the same role in each situation and expect a solution to what is not currently satisfactory.

The simplest way to make changes in your personal life is by accepting the need to change, being amoebic in your approach to deal with that change, and always thinking of change as a positive activity from which you can learn.

In short, develop flexible mindsets and be open to the concept of life-long learning.

Gloria M Hamilten is a recognized authority in disciplines within Personal Development and People Skills for Business Professionals, such as Time Management, Negotiation Skills, Developing High-Performance Teams, Assertion Skills, Building International Rapport, Conflict Management and Resolution, Presentation and Platform Skills.

Her studies in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Psychology have lead to her researching brain disorders such as AD-HD and its relations.

She has her own training business, and conducts courses for Corporate Organizations, Sporting groups and Tertiary Educational Institutions in Australia.

Her professional experience covers over 30 years of study, research, one-on-one coaching, group coaching, presentations and workshops. Her clientele includes children as well as adults.

Gloria Hamilten has authored the eBook: "Successful Self-Hypnosis" and many Reports and online articles.

Her websites provide a wealth of informative articles and resources on everything within these genres.

Visit her websites:

http://www.connect4results.com
http://neuro-linguistic-pro-site.com

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Happy Idul Fitri

Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

Our holy friend and visitor Ramadhan is packing his bags up now and doing farewell aforetime. Insya Allah it is being a wonderful and successful Ramadhan for all.

On this Special Eve I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my Whays Corners Visitors:

Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum kullu ‘amin wa antum bi khoir
Minal ‘aidin wal faidzin

Forgive me for the indiscretions of the body and spirit

Happy Ied ul-Fitr 1429 H

May Allah accept deeds from us,
together with the victory and peace

Wassalamualaikum Wr. Wb

“I thank God for His abundant mercy, guidance, and endless favors upon humanity”

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